Thesaurus results for HELMET

helmet

noun

Definition of helmet

as in hood

a hard covering that is worn to protect your head

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Recent Examples of helmet Subsequent violations other than helmet violations will carry a $100 fine. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The museum also displays a Jeep with a German helmet welded to its front as a trophy of war. — Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026 Scary moment The game was delayed several minutes early in the third quarter after Northwestern offensive lineman Jackson Carsello appeared to take a teammate’s knee to his helmet at the end of a play. — Scott Held, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Arizona’s Geraldo Perdomo left Sunday’s 3-2 win over the Houston Astros with a head contusion after being struck in the helmet by a line drive from Ketel Marte in the third inning. — ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for helmet

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Noun

Inspectors found buildup in the ventilation system hood filters.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2026
But again, a lot underneath the hood has sort of led to that point.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of hood

Noun

Save to wishlist Medicube Zero Pore Pads Plant extracts like cypress leaf and skullcap help balance oil and prevent future congestion, while willow bark extract and salicylic acid clear out dead skin and visibly tighten pores.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
Then there’s Baicapil, a blend of baikal skullcap (a flowering plant native to East Asia), wheat germ, and soybean germ extracts intended to encourage a healthy hair-growth cycle.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of skullcap

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It is fed by a 62 kWh battery pack that sits under the sweeping bonnet and is driven through a single-speed direct-drive transmission.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026
Traces of a silk fabric found near her skull that may have been used as a trim on a hat or bonnet contained metal threads made of pure gold and silver.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of bonnet

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The artwork introduced tension between Indigenous traditions and Western conventions through the inclusion of Mai’s robe, turban and hand tattoos.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Most Popular Elated, Singh placed the gem on his turban and paraded it through the streets of Lahore for all his subjects to see.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of turban

Noun

On the other hand, this education leads some to overdress—that hyper-graphic maxi dress paired with a neon pink beret is going to clash with the more subdued, elegant looks that stylish Parisians tend to sport.

— Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026
Plus, style your early-fall looks with a blazer insert and beret to look instantly more polished.

— Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of beret

Noun

The ornamentation found on the beaks and tops of heads of hornbills are a structure similar to the casque on the cassowary, a bird species found in New Guinea and Australia.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
The iguanas are known for their distinctive casque (helmet-like crest) and long, thin limbs.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025

Definition of casque

Noun

The eight-pitch battle ended in Ohtani being fitted for a golden sombrero after his fourth strikeout of the night.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
At a festive press conference, Moreno handed a sombrero to then-skipper Mike Scioscia to wear, then announced that the first order of business was to cut beer prices.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of sombrero

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